Summer Exam 2nd Year Flashcards
Why a trip to the Garda college is relevant to CSPE
To learn about law enforcement in Ireland
To learn about the day-to-da job of a Garda and how they contribute to society
6 questions to ask at the Garda college
- how many Gardai are there stationed in Ireland ?
- how many Garda stations are there in Ireland?
- who is responsible for the management and control of the Gardai?
- what are the main duties of a Garda?
- who assists the Garda Siochana?
- How do Gardai forge close links with communities
3 pieces of info about the Gardai
- They are the national police service and are responsible for maintaining law and order
- Their mission is to provide the highest standards of community commitment, personal protection and state security
- One of the few forces in the world who carry out their day-to-day duties unarmed
The new court in 2013 was the (a)children’s court (b) Court of appeal (c) the high court or (d) the Supreme Court
(B) the court of appeal
Regulations made by local authorities are called (a) common laws (b) by-laws (c) Irish laws or (d) European laws
(B) by-laws
Describe 2 types of work carried out by an Garda Siochana
- Directing traffic: on the roads, keeping congestion to a minimum
- sped checks: Making sure that cars aren’t breaking the speed limit
2 reasons in favor of Gardai having guns
- If criminals were more likely to be facing armed Gardai, they may rethink committing the crime
- More guns are being imported into Ireland, we can’t be protected against them, unless the police have guns
Why a trip to the Garda college is relevant to CSPE
To learn about law enforcement in Ireland
To learn about the day-to-da job of a Garda and how they contribute to society
6 questions to ask at the Garda college
- how many Gardai are there stationed in Ireland ?
- how many Garda stations are there in Ireland?
- who is responsible for the management and control of the Gardai?
- what are the main duties of a Garda?
- who assists the Garda Siochana?
- How do Gardai forge close links with communities
3 pieces of info about the Gardai
- They are the national police service and are responsible for maintaining law and order
- Their mission is to provide the highest standards of community commitment, personal protection and state security
- One of the few forces in the world who carry out their day-to-day duties unarmed
The new court in 2013 was the (a)children’s court (b) Court of appeal (c) the high court or (d) the Supreme Court
(B) the court of appeal
Regulations made by local authorities are called (a) common laws (b) by-laws (c) Irish laws or (d) European laws
(B) by-laws
Describe 2 types of work carried out by an Garda Siochana
- Directing traffic: on the roads, keeping congestion to a minimum
- sped checks: Making sure that cars aren’t breaking the speed limit
2 reasons in favor of Gardai having guns
- If criminals were more likely to be facing armed Gardai, they may rethink committing the crime
- More guns are being imported into Ireland, we can’t be protected against them, unless the police have guns
